Iron Washers on This Occasion Were as Good as Gold
A Missouri banker and Wyandotte collaborator used iron washers in sacks marked holding gold to halt a bank run at Chick's Kansas City institution. Guards escorted the improvised treasure to the bank, impressing depositors and saving the bank. The sacks were later returned to the Wyandotte bank.
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New York
Washington
Missouri
Kansas City
J. S. Chick
Hiram Northrup
Wyandotte
Northrup
Missouri Pacific
Chick’s Bank
Mark Twain
Wyandotte Bank
Bowles Letter to Bob Evans Cools After Naval Row
Chicago Evening Post notes Rear Admiral Bowles now at Fore River Shipbuilding defends Marines hiring away workers to Mare Island. Bowles accuses Admiral Evans of enticing staff. Evans replies with a blunt rebuke. The Navy department treats the exchange as closed.
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Bowles
Chicago Evening Post
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Fore River
Mare Island
Admiral Bowles
Bob” Evans
Bob
Admiral Evans
Handsome gowns and Paris fashion rule the season
The piece urges saving for one extravagant gown built to a Paris model with fur trimming. It notes gowns trimmed with fur dominate street and reception wear, praises chinchilla and mink details, and advises fitting by a professional. It also highlights Paris couture influence and new accessory trends like velvet stoles and embroidered collars.
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Paris
London
Tondon
Atlantic
Language skills become requirement for U S diplomatic posts
The French press praises Brazilian Ambassador Joaquim Nabuco for his mastery of French in Pensees Detaches et Souvenirs while noting other ambassadors’ language abilities. It reports a shift by the American government under the president requiring diplomats to speak and write a foreign language.
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French Presa
Joaquim Nabuco
Brazil
Washington
Speck von Sternburg
Distinguished guests fill embassies during Washington visit
Visitors in Washington include Dr. Cruz a Brazilian scientist hosted by Ambassador and Mme Nabuco at the Brazilian embassy. Miss Violet Langham from Kentucky stays with Baroness Sternberg at the German embassy. Dr. David Jayne Hill former assistant secretary of state and soon ambassador to Germany is welcomed in many official homes. Mrs Hill famed as a host at the Hague legation earned new laurels entertaining peace conference delegates.
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Dr. Cruz
Brazil
Mme. Nabuco
Washington
Violet Langham
Kentucky
Baroness Sternberg
David Jayne Hill
United States
Netherlands
Germany
Hill
Hague
No Financier Paddles Own Canoe in Snappy Exchange
A witty exchange centers on independence and clever talk. One character boasts self reliance while another accuses him of persuading others to do his work, highlighting a clash of pride and manipulation.
Telephone Girl Breaches Boundaries with Dramatic Rise
A telephone operator earns attention for a strong vocal stage presence and elevated demeanor. Commentators note she must prove other qualifications, while colleagues warn of potential scrutiny and the ease of confirming her elevated stature.
Notable Precedent on Liberty Feathers in Hard Times
A witty exchange hints at symbolic use of rooster feathers by the goddess of liberty amid economic hardship. The dialogue frames a plea for decorative plumes and a culture of resourcefulness in seeking patriotic imagery.
Opposites Often Wed in Quirky Dialogue
A humorous exchange shows a mother warning a boisterous daughter and the daughter joking she will marry a lively suitor. The dialogue playful tone contrasts traditional expectations with a modern twist on courtship.
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Miss
Hoyden
Easy Shopping and Holiday Card Dilemma
Grace muses over holiday planning by a narrator offering two dozen Christmas cards to manage social ties. She anticipates meeting new acquaintances before December 25 while balancing festive obligations and social expectations.
Hat Tricked by Nature Themed Fashion Gimmick
A quirky trend shows nature inspired prints on hats fooling observers with bold fake foliage and animal motifs. The piece notes how such designs blur lines between fashion and illusion in everyday wear.
Millinery in Mode Reaction to Simplicity
The article discusses shifting hat fashions with a trend toward moderation after extreme styles. It praises home milliners for creating attractive hats at low cost, notes a favoring of green shades, and describes a black velvet jaunty hat with a plume, bow, and rhinestone buckle as an example of affordable elegance.
Points for Needle Work and Dress Trimming Tips
Advice on knitting with large and steel needles during cast on and technique tips for handkerchief marks. Notes on using mercerized cotton for sheer pieces and reversing shirtwaist patterns for skirt panels. Describes feather stitching, mercerized No 3 cotton, marking cotton in china shade, and veil coverage extending to the chin with gathers.
Veil Fashion Harmonizes With Hats In Varying Tones
The article notes veils should harmonize with hat color, with dark gray and golden brown as versatile fashion shades. A Ivy green chiffon driving veil with a tucked border is stylish and pinned close to hat and face. The shade suits eyes and blends with many colors while complexion veils gain popularity.
Fashion Notes Describe Gowns Hats and Accessories
The article surveys dressy gowns with low guimpe, mushroom and butter bowl hats giving way to flatter shapes, and new accessories like alligator claw purses. It notes elaborate lace hats using fur skins, prune and dull copper hat colors, large jabots, and high tulle veils. Child bonnets feature white feathers with liberty satin and pink roses. Balloon handbags debut.
New Idea In Decoration For Leather Photo Frames
A stylish craft shows attaching two small glass tubes to a leather photograph frame to hold water and flowers. Holes are bored in the frame and narrow ribbon is threaded with a pen knife to secure the tubes in place, creating a pretty, fresh display.
Curved-Frame Displays Highlight Smart Tailoring
A description notes curved frames showcasing garments with contents exposed, praising the innovation. It lauds braided coats paired with strictly straight hanging skirts as the chic pinnacle of walking tailor mades.
Long Coat Styles Dominate Street Fashion
The article notes long coats as the popular wrap for street wear in black broadcloth with braid trimming and loose box lines. It mentions the ingote returning to favor in rich fabrics with braiding and embroidery, suited to tall figures, and describes a military coat with skirts flaring below the knee.
Modesty vest protects waists and collars
A modesty vest worn under a coat protects the dark velvet collar from soiling a white waist. The garment may be made of silk or linen and is designed to be toned to the back of the coat.
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